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1819 News stayed on top of news statewide in 2025, bringing the latest from the Alabama Legislature, covering how President Donald Trump’s administration directly benefited Alabamians and diving deep into some of the state’s most controversial issues.

Mobile’s leadership is evaluating its leased space in Government Plaza, which holds City departments and offices.

Former 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Gil Self will file an appeal with a court-appointed attorney after his attorneys pulled out of the case.

The man charged in a deadly shooting near Velma’s bar in Trussville was granted bond.

The Dale County Sheriff’s Office has not charged anyone in the shooting death of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church pastor Da’Quarius Green, leading some to speculate the incident may have been justified.

The Troy Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Troy woman. The suspect in the case is in the country illegally, officials confirmed.

Spanish Fort mayor Brad Bass addressed the community after becoming frustrated over illegal trash dumping at the City’s recycling facility.

Foley is among the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the nation and to address demand, the Foley Fire Department is expanding and building a new station.

After months of hearing complaints about public transportation in Mobile, city officials are asking residents to share their experiences.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a woman was shot after a police chase Saturday evening in DeKalb County.

Unseasonably warm temperatures will end Monday as a cold front moves through the state, bringing freezing temperatures and strong, gusty winds.

The preliminary hearing for the superintendent of wastewater treatment for the City of Cullman has been set for Jan. 7, 2026.

A Fairhope couple was scammed out of thousands of dollars by illegal aliens who ran an online operation, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mike Potts never dreamed he would be working at NAPA Auto Parts in Roanoke for over half a century. He is humble and resilient and he gives all the credit to God and his father, who instilled a work ethic in him at a young age.

A UPS driver was recognized by the Brewton City Council after delivering much more than packages before Christmas.

An Albertville real estate agent is facing a federal charge after prosecutors said they discovered her involvement in a violent criminal enterprise that smuggled illegal aliens into the United States.

Stranger things continue to happen in Heflin, following the release of Season 5, Volume 2 of the Netflix series “Stranger Things.”

The Mobile Police Department arrested a man in connection with a deadly fight that claimed the life of an elderly man.

A pregnant mother is mourning the loss of her two children after an apartment fire in Montgomery.

Thomas “Tom” Mims can be seen every morning at the Columbiana Piggly Wiggly bagging groceries and clearing shopping carts from the parking lot. The 86-year-old has slowed down a little over the years, but his granddaughter, Candice Lash said he has never stopped.

Since 1986, Flowers by Elaine has hovered over the quaint town of Wedowee, becoming a beacon signaling to passersby that they have entered Small Town USA. The charming shop has stayed up to date throughout the years, longstanding yet ever-evolving.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) will hold a public hearing on a proposed administrative code change in January. Proposed revisions would update limits on levels of toxins that can be introduced into waterways.

Mobile native folk singer Kristy Lee claims she has canceled a performance at the Trump Kennedy Center after its renaming.

Thousands of visitors are enjoying Andalusia’s Christmas wonderland, known as Candyland.

The Opelika Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire early Tuesday, where they discovered four people with serious injuries.

When Johnnie Volovecky started his Baldwin County business in 1997, things took off. Volovecky Masonry was able to perform high-quality residential and light commercial jobs for nearly three decades.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced oyster harvesting season ends at 2 p.m. Tuesday.